History of the star: Markeb or Markab is a star in the buckler of the Ship, in Vela, the Sail, of Argo Navis. 

[Star Names, Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinchley Allen, 1889].

The general astrological influences of the star: It gives piety, a wide knowledge, educational work and voyages. (Robson*).

Rising: Profitable journeys in company with Jupiterian and Saturnian people wherein the native is grave and discreet, but suffers much injury, which ultimately turns to good. (Robson*).

References

*(Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology , Vivian E. Robson, 1923)